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Broxton News
Mrs. D. D. Newbern
Little Miss Ruth Sapp is at home
after a delightful visit in Lyons and
other neighboring towns.
Mrs, Ive Right continues ill of ty
phoid fever.
Mr. Carl Campbell spent the week
end at his home in Plains.
Mr. E. L. Moore and children mot
ored to Willacoochee on Tuesday af
ternoon.
Mrs. Nina Carelock and little
daughter are both on the sick list this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Eston Ricketson and
children, of Douglas, spent Sunday
with Mrs. David Ricketson.
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Alderman, of
Douglas, motored over to see Mr. and
Mrs. Willis Wooten last Sunday after
noon.
Mr. Henry Wright has accepted a
position in Waycross.
Mrs. W. H. Embry, of New Orleans,
La., is the guest of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. D. B. Whatley.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Christopher
were Sunday guests of Mrs. Christo
pher’s parents, Mr. ar.d Mrs. C. F.
Chambliss.
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Stone, of Cecil,
were guests during the week-end of
Mrs. C. N. Gibbs and Miss Mae Gibbs.
Mr. Sam Rainbow, of New York,
spent a tfew days this week with Mr.
and Mrs. W. M. Rainbow. While here
Mr. Rainbow and Mr. Ben Chernoff
made a business trip to Cordelc.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bailey, Mr. and
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Friday FOURTEEN DAYS OF WILD SELLING AT
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The definite object of this sale is the entire and complete closing out of our
entire summer stock without a single thought of cost or loss—a selling event
that will be the talk of this section for months—come share in these savings!
II Men’s Overalls Womens Cotton Men’s Nainsook I 8 oz. Oznaburg
Union Suits 39c | yd. 15c
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Men’s Pincheck QC Women’s and yds. of good QQ*
Pants pr. Children’s Shoes Mattress Tick for®^^
Men s Womens Men’s 2500 yds. I Men’s Work 850 yds.
Large Felt Broad- * Bleaching I Shirts Outing
White Bedroom cloth 10c I 49c 10c
Hdkfs. Slippers Shirts
3 ° 49 < * 129 CHURCHWELL’S "SET
Mrs. T. A. Judge, Mr. and V.
Johnson and Miss Marguerite John
son are planning a trip to Brunswick
Sunday.
MANY ATTEND SERVICE
FOR ARCHIE BAGWELL
A large number of sorrowing friends
from Broxton attended the impressive
funeral service held at the Methodist
church in Douglas, prior to the inter
ment of the body of Archie Bagwell
in the Douglas cemetery.
Their appreciation of cthe heroi
deed of this splendid boy who so re
cently lived here was well expressed
in the editorial, “Greater Love Hath
No Man,” which was published in
Monday’s Georgian.
MRS. MORRISON ILL.
Mrs. P. H. Rhymnes, of Waycross,
Mr. Alex Morrison and Mr. J. B. Jor
dan reached here early this week hav
ing been called to the bedside of Mrs.
Missouri Morrison, who, it is feared,
is dangerously ill at her home here.
MR. GRAHAM SUFFERS
PARALETIC STROKE
Mr. Charlie Graham suffered a
stroke of paralysis at his home early
Monday evening. He has not regain
ed consciousness ince and grave doubt
is his recovery is entertained by at
tending physicians.
DEATH OF MR. PERRY.
The death of Mr. J. D. Perry oc
curred at his residence near here on
Tuesday afternoon as the result of a
THE DOUGLAS ENTERPRISE. DOUGLAS. GEORGIA, AUG. 13, 1925.
Millions in Pearls
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This pagoda, a part of the Japanese
exhibit at the Sesqui-Centennial Inter
national Exposition in Philadelphia,
celebrating the 150th anniversary of
the signing of the Declaration of Inde
pendence, is made entirely of pearls
and its value exceeds $1,000,000.' The
exDosition continues until December L
severe case of malaria fever with
complications.
The deceased was reared in Crisp
County, near Cordele, where his father
Mr. Charles Perry still resides. Mrs.
Perry, who is a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. T. J. Shrouder, suvives her hus
band. He also leaves several small
children.
S. S. PARTY GREATLY ENJOYED.
Mrs. J. L. Sapp’s hospitality in
planning so many delightful features
for the entertainment of members of
the Sunday school in her community
was rawarded by the presence of all
the young (people not unavoidably de
tained at home.
So successful was this party on Fri
day evening of last week that Mrs.
Sapp is planning a series of similar
affairs.
Among the out-of-town gue: „s pres
ent were, Misses Jowers, of Jackson
ville, Fla., neices and guests of Mrs.
George Pridgen and Miss Francis
Blackweathers, of Savananh, a guest
in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Dean.
Boost the Coffee County Chamber
of Commerce always.
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* Regular Meetings *
* First and Third Friday Nights *
* All visiting Brethren cordially *
* invited to attend. *
* S. M. Moore, W. M. *
H. G. Fussell, Secretary *
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FOR COMMISSIONER.
To the people of Coffee county and the
Douglas and Bridgetown districts:
I herewith announce myself a -can
didate for county commissioner from
the Douglas and Bridgetown districts,
subject to the primary. The support
of the people will be highly appreciat
ed. Yours respectfully,
John McKinnon.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
I am a candidate for reelection as
county commissioner from the Doug
las district and solicit the support and
influence of the voters of the district.
I am asking for reelection because 'the
board has begun several important
projects and I want to remain a mem
ber until these are finished. I will
appreciate your support.
Lewis Vickers.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
To the Voters of the Nicholls-West
Green Districts of Coffee County:
I hereby announce myself a candid
ate for the office of County Commis
sioner from the Nicholls-West Green
Districts, subject to the regular Pri
mary. The votes of the people of
these two di cricts will he greatly ap
preciated. This May 26th., 1926.
Respectfully, A. J. Meeks.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
I am a candidate for county com
missioner from the Ambrose-iJroxton
district, in the approaching primary,
and will appreciate the support and
influence of every voter, promising if
elected to discharge the duties of the
office to the best of my ability. I
will appreciate whatever support is
given my candidacy.
Ambrose, Ga. A. R. Bordeaux.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
I shall be a candidate for county
commissioner again from the Am
brose-Broxton district, and will ap
preciate the votes and influence of all.
My service during the past years as
commissioner is my accord, and it is
open to inspection. I have been urged
to run by many, but am making the
rece because I feel that I can be of
fui'ther service to the county at this
particular time.
Broxton, Ga. P. L. MOORE.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
I have been urged by my many
friends from the West Green and
Nicholls district to announce for the
office of County Commissioner, and I
hereby announce myself candidate for
the office and will appreciate your in
fluence and support given me.
JOHN TANNER.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
I wish to herewith announce for
Representative in the Georgia Legis
lature, subject to the fall primary. The
support of al| the people will be great
ly appreciated. J. M. THRASH.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
To the Citizens of Coffee County, Ga:
I hereby announce myself a candid
ate for the office of representative of
Coffee County in the General Assem
bly of Georgia. Your support and in
fluence will be highly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Douglas, Ga. E. L. Grantham.
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* DR. H. H. OWENS, Dentist *
Phone Office 324 *
* Residence 383
Douglas, : Georgia *
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GRAND EXCURSION
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FLORIDA
and HAVANA, CUBA
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1926
Via Southern Railway System
ROUND TRIP FARES FROM VALDOSTA, GA., TO
Jacksonville $4.00; Ocala $6.75; St. Augustine $5.50; Daytona Beach
$6.75; Orlando $11.50; Lakeland $11.50; Bartow $11.50; Sebring $11.50;
Tampa $11.50; St. Petersburg $11.50; Bradenton $11.50; Sarasota
$11.50; W. Palm Beach $13.00; Ft. Lauderdale $13.50; Miami $14.00;
Key West $21.25; Havana, Cuba $38.75.
Corresponding rates to all other important points in Florida
Excursion tickets will be sold for special train of August 21st, sched
uled to leave Valdosta at 5:50 p. m. In addition, excursion tickets will
be honored on all regular trains from stations where scheduled to stop
on Saturday, August 21st, also trains No. 9 and No. 3 early morning of
August 22nd. Convenient connection made in Jacksonville for all
points. Tickets to Ocala, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Bradenton and Sara
sota may be sold for “Suwanee River Special” of August 21st.
RETURN LIMITS
Return trip to original starting point must be completed prior to mid
. night of dates named: To Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, St. Aug
ustine, Daytona Beach and Ocala—August 25; to Key West—Septem
ber 1; to Havana, Cuba—September 5; to all other points in Florida
rfhmed above —August 29. 1926.
STOP-OVERS allowed in Florida. Children’s fares authorized, and
tickets honored in Pullman cars, upon payment of Pullman fare. No
baggage checked.
A fine opportunity to visit Florida and Havana, Cuba, at very low rates.
For information, apply to any Ticket Agent of the Company,
or address
C. B. RHODES, Div. Pass. Agt., No. 131 Terminal Station, Macon, Ga.
Southern Railway System
%
$3.50
Valdosta To
JACKSONVILLE
and return
EACH SUNDAY MAY 30—SEPT. 5
Lv. Valdosta 4:15 A. M. 8:05 P. M.
Ar. Jacksonville 7:05 A. M. 11:15 A. M.
Tickets limited to reach Valdosta returning
Sunday night date of sale.
For tickets apply to '
W. 0. Wilson, Ticket Agent, Valdosta, Ga.
C. B. Rhodes, Division Passenger Agent,
Macon, Ga.